Prayagraj: The Mahakumbh, which lasted for 45 days in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has now ended. People earned a lot of money during the Mahakumbh Mela. At the same time, during this time a sailor family of Prayagraj earned 30 crores. This was mentioned by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his speech in the assembly on Tuesday. The Chief Minister had said that this family had a total of 130 boats and the family has earned Rs 30 crore.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had talked about him without naming the Mahara family living in Heal area of Prayagraj. Following the Chief Minister's statement, journalists from different media institutions met and interacted with this family. Pintu, the head of the Mahara family living in the Arel area of Prayagraj and other family members said that they alone have 130 boats.
The head of the Mahara family said that 70 of these boats had built them just before Mahakumbh. Other family members said that they have earned more than expected in this Mahakumbh. He earned many times more than what he thought. However, the family said that 30 crores have not been earned. The family has refused to give the correct data of earnings. The Mahara family has blamed the management of CM Yogi Adityanath for earning a hefty amount during the Mahakumbh Mela. More than 66 crore devotees came due to the kind of magnificent managing CM Yogi Adityanath had at the fair of faith. Due to the arrival of a large number of devotees, the family has earned more this time.
The family also claims that they have earned more than donations and gifts made by devotees. More than the rent fixed by the government, the devotees have earned more than the baked. The family claims that every sailor has earned well in this Mahakumbh. Everyone has got a chance to earn several lakh rupees.
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The family has thanked CM Yogi Adityanath for his earnings. The family wants CM Yogi Adityanath to become the Prime Minister of the country before the next Kumbh and Mahakumbh. While Prime Minister, he should make even better arrangements for Kumbh and Mahakumbh. The Mahara family has also denied the allegations of harassment and exploitation of the newcomers during the Mahakumbh by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. The family has said that Akhilesh Yadav has given a wrong statement. He said that the government has helped all the new ones this time.